Category: Breast Cancer

Exercise Can Be an Essential Component in Managing Treatment Side Effects for Cancer Patients Exercise can be an essential component in managing treatment side effects for cancer patients. While it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting an exercise regimen, when done correctly, exercise can…

Treatment is Over - The Side Effects are Not Problems Related to Surgery: Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those diagnosed before 1988, often had their spleens removed. The spleen is a vital organ for the immune system. Removing it is linked with a higher risk of infections. Survivors…

Black Eyed-Pea & Pumpkin Stew INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 cloves garlic, sliced Salt, to taste 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper or orange bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, diced 1 small bunch collard greens, stems discarded, leaves roughly cut into 1-inch pieces 1…

Spiced Oven-Roasted Cauliflower INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons grapeseed, canola, or coconut oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large cauliflower (about 2½ – 3 pounds), cut into medium-sized florets 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix…

Choosing Yoga Poses to Improve Range of Motion Following Breast Cancer     Assessing Range of Motion (ROM) Following breast surgery/reconstruction, shoulder range of motion limitations (ROM) are not uncommon. Conducting a ROM assessment with a goniometer will help determine which areas need attention. I realize that  this…

How to Begin Your First Two Weeks of Recovery with the BOSU Balance Trainer When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. First and foremost, patients MUST discuss…

Most of us know that every October symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the globe. I witnessed my mother battling breast cancer three times since 1981. She is currently fighting the battle with widespread-metastatic breast cancer. Today she is winning! According to Breastcancer.org:A woman in the U.S. today has…

Cancer-Fighting Recipe - Sweet Potato & Kale Farinata Ingredients⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil½ cup silken tofu1¼ cups cold water1 cup chickpea flour (see Ann’s Tips)1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)1½ cups cooked kale, chopped1½ cups cooked sweet potato, dicedDirectionsPreheat the oven to…

Collard Greens & White Bean Soup Ingredients 1 large bunch young collard greens or 2 small ones, leaves stripped from the hard stems and washed 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sprig plus 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped 1 medium onion, finely diced…

Talking with Your Children about Advanced Cancer Children of all ages can sense when things are wrong. Keeping your children's trust is still very important at this time. It's best to be as open as you can about the fact that your cancer is terminal. They may worry that…